Dog Barks at Coffin during Funeral, Suspicious Son Opens It – What He Found Left Everyone Speechless

It was supposed to be a quiet, dignified farewell. The small cemetery was hushed except for the gentle sobs of those grieving the passing of Margaret Ellison, an elderly woman known throughout town for her kindness and warm smile.

Among the mourners was her only son, Thomas Ellison—a man in his late 30s with tired eyes and a heart full of grief. He had flown in from out of state with his wife and young daughter after receiving the devastating call that his mother had passed peacefully in her sleep.

Alongside them was Max, Margaret’s loyal golden retriever. For six years, he had never left her side. Since her passing, he had barely eaten, waiting by the door for her return.

But during the service, Max began acting strangely. A soft whine turned into frantic barking. He broke free and lunged at the casket, clawing at it desperately. Thomas tried to calm him, but Max refused—pacing, barking, whining like something was terribly wrong.

The mourners shifted uncomfortably.

“Maybe he doesn’t understand she’s gone,” someone whispered.

But Thomas felt it in his gut. Max wasn’t confused—he was warning them.

With shaking hands, Thomas stepped forward and looked at the funeral director.

“I want it opened,” he said.

A hush fell over the crowd.

“Are you sure, sir?” the man asked quietly.

“Yes,” Thomas said. “I need to see her. One last time.”

Reluctantly, the casket was opened.

As the lid creaked and lifted, the crowd leaned in, expecting to see Margaret lying peacefully in her best Sunday dress, as she had before the wake.

But the casket… was empty.

Gasps echoed. Max barked again, triumphantly, as if saying, “I told you!”

Thomas stumbled back in shock. “Where is she?!” ⬇⬇

‎Good day, brethren. Today's verse for our spiritual refresh, from John 3:17 says, "For God has not sent His Son to the world,  to condemn  the world,  but  that  the  world through Him, might be saved". As a follow up from God's declaration of love  for  the whole world, in John 3:16,  this verse, God reveals that Jesus' purpose  of  coming  to the     world,      was     salvation     &      not condemnation of man.   His coming,  is  to redeem,  not  to  destroy.  Since the whole world was already  under  condemnation, through    the    burden    of   sin    of   our forebears,  our  Lord  Jesus,  the Life-giver, came,  as the only way  out.  Our  spiritual eyes    having   been    opened,   with   this enlightenment,  like    Jesus,   let   us   with   love,    compassion,    kindness,   etc,    not       judgement  or condemnation, tell  others, about    the    availability    of   salvation   & escape    from    eternal    doom,   through Christ,  this grace  being  only for, as many as believe in Him, pls!
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‎Good day, brethren. Today's verse for our spiritual refresh, from John 3:17 says, "For God has not sent His Son to the world,  to condemn  the world,  but  that  the  world through Him, might be saved". As a follow up from God's declaration of love  for  the whole world, in John 3:16,  this verse, God reveals that Jesus' purpose  of  coming  to the     world,      was     salvation     &      not condemnation of man.   His coming,  is  to redeem,  not  to  destroy.  Since the whole world was already  under  condemnation, through    the    burden    of   sin    of   our forebears,  our  Lord  Jesus,  the Life-giver, came,  as the only way  out.  Our  spiritual eyes    having   been    opened,   with   this enlightenment,  like    Jesus,   let   us   with   love,    compassion,    kindness,   etc,    not       judgement  or condemnation, tell  others, about    the    availability    of   salvation   & escape    from    eternal    doom,   through Christ,  this grace  being  only for, as many as believe in Him, pls!
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A certain teacher in a school wanted to motivate her students, so she decided to organize a test for them. She promised that whoever scored full marks would receive a brand-new pair of shoes as a prize.

The students were excited about this challenge, and each of them began to study and write with determination.

Surprisingly, after collecting and marking the papers, they all answered well and achieved the required full marks.

So who would receive the prize?

The teacher thanked everyone for their effort… but she became confused about who to give the prize to since everyone got full marks.

She then asked them to suggest a fair way to choose who would receive the gift with everyone's agreement.

The students' idea was for each of them to write their name on a piece of paper, fold it, and put it into a box. Then, the teacher would draw one of the papers in front of them. Whoever's name was picked would win the prize.

And so it was done. The teacher picked one paper from the box in front of everyone and read the name: "Laure Bashir" — she was the winner. She stepped forward to receive her prize.

Laure came forward, full of joy, with tears streaming down her face, while the teacher and all the other students clapped for her.

She thanked everyone and hugged her teacher for this amazing gift, which came just at the right time.

She had been tired of wearing her old, worn-out shoes, and her parents couldn’t afford to buy her new ones due to extreme poverty.

The teacher returned home filled with happiness… When her husband asked her about what had happened, she told him the story while crying.

He was touched by the story, but also surprised at why his wife was crying. When he asked her the reason, she said:

> “When I got home and opened the rest of the papers, I discovered that all the children had written the name of that girl — Laure Bashir — instead of their own names.”



Oh my God!!

The children had noticed Laure’s situation and came together like siblings to bring happiness to her heart…


It's a truly touching story of empathy, unity, and kindness.

Practice self-compassion*: Treat yourself with kindness and understanding. Acknowledge your strengths, weaknesses, and emotions, and practice self-care to cultivate a positive self-image.

How to Avoid Common Relationship Mistakes

Relationships don’t fall apart overnight; they crumble slowly under the weight of repeated mistakes. The good news? Most of these mistakes are avoidable if you’re aware of them.

1. Poor Communication Silence and assumption are silent killers. Be open, honest, and willing to listen without judgment.

2. Neglecting Quality Time Love needs nurturing. Regularly spend intentional time together without distractions, phones down, hearts open.

3. Losing Your Individuality Don’t abandon your hobbies, goals, or friends. A healthy relationship thrives when both partners maintain their independence.

4. Avoiding Conflict Sweeping problems under the rug only builds resentment. Address issues calmly and respectfully before they grow into bigger battles.

5. Taking Each Other for Granted Appreciate your partner daily. Small acts of kindness and gratitude keep love alive.

The healthiest relationships balance love and self-respect. Never give so much that you lose yourself, and never expect your partner to meet every need you have. When two whole individuals choose each other daily not out of dependency, but genuine connection love lasts.

Strong relationships aren’t built on perfection, but on consistent effort and mutual respect.

Love Your Partner - For Real

Love isn’t just passion or butterflies. It’s not just candlelit dinners or romantic vacations. Those are moments but real love lives in the spaces in between. The quiet mornings. The tired nights. The hard conversations. The forgiveness after the fight.

Because love isn’t sex. Anyone can share a bed. But not everyone shares a soul. Love is when you stay through the storms not just dance in the sun. It’s when you choose them, again and again, even on the days when it would be easier to walk away.

Love is patience when they’re not at their best. It’s listening when you're exhausted. It’s answering, “I’m fine” with “No, talk to me. I care.” Love doesn’t just hear, it listens, deeply. It listens not to respond, but to understand. And it doesn’t dismiss feelings just because they’re hard to hear.

Love is choosing empathy over ego. It’s seeing your partner’s fears and not judging them for their cracks but holding space for them to heal in your presence. It's saying, "I’m not going anywhere," even when they feel unlovable.

Love is forgiveness. Not the kind that forgets—but the kind that lets go. Love doesn’t tally mistakes or weaponize the past. It doesn’t bring up what’s already been forgiven. It offers grace because real love knows we all need it. Every single one of us.

Love is support. It’s clapping the loudest for their dreams, even the ones you don’t fully understand. It’s staying up with them when they’re anxious, encouraging them when they want to quit, and believing in them when self-doubt screams louder than hope.

Love is showing up. Especially when it's inconvenient. When you're drained. When it's messy. Because love isn’t always loud it’s often quiet. It’s the text that says “Drive safe.” The coffee made before they wake. The hand on their back when words fail.

Love doesn’t just say “I love you.” It proves it daily. Through effort, through kindness, through consistency.

Love requires maintenance. Just like a flame needs air, and a plant needs water, love needs intention. You can’t neglect it and expect it to grow. You have to feed it with time, honesty, presence, and effort.

Because love isn’t just a feeling. Feelings fade. Emotions shift. But love? Real love is a choice. One you make every single day. Not just when it’s easy. Especially when it’s not.

So love your partner. Not just when they’re strong, but when they’re breaking. Not just when they’re shining, but when they’re stumbling. Stand beside them, not just in the highlight reel, but through the raw, unedited moments of life.

That’s love. The real kind. The kind that doesn’t just survive but grows deeper, stronger, and more unshakable with time.

My people,

As the sun rises on a new week, let us be reminded of something deeper than position, deeper than rank, and louder than title.

Positions are like shadows, they shift with the light. Titles fade, ranks expire, chairs are vacated. But there is one thing that lingers long after we leave the room, how we treated others.

The respect you give. The kindness you show. The help you offer when no one is watching. These are the true marks of greatness. Not the uniform, not the throne, not the microphone.

Let this week be one where we speak gently, act justly, and carry ourselves with the grace our people are known for. If you rise, let your rise lift others. If you lead, let your leadership serve others. Because at the end of it all, people may forget your title, but they will never forget how you made them feel.

I greet you all. May this week bring peace to your home, wisdom to your heart, and strength to your path.

Eze Dr. Amb. Chukwudi Ihenetu
Eze Igbo Ghana